The Senate, Wednesday, June 12, 2013

The Senate took up 55 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
1 roll call54 voice votes
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The Senate journal does not record who spoke for or against a motion, so this is the vote record without the debate.

What the Senate Did That Day

The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.

HB 1-A (2013)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22).

In the record: accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 27, 2013✓HouseApr 3, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJun 28, 2013✓LawJul 1, 2013
relative to the determination of gainful occupation for a group II member receiving an accidental disability retirement allowance from the retirement system, and relative to the director and assistant director of the division of homeland security and emergency management in the department of safety.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 21, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 9, 2013✓Law
HB 220 (2013)Became Law
relative to the New Hampshire medal of honor.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 13, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
HB 224 (2013)Became Law
relative to the authority of the superintendent of a county correctional facility.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawSep 22, 2013
relative to the care of the war memorial in Franconia Notch state park.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013Governor✕Law
making appropriations for capital improvements.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedFeb 27, 2013✓HouseApr 3, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 9, 2013✓Law
HB 252 (2013)Became Law
consolidating the property appraisal division and the municipal services division of the department of revenue administration.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 6, 2013✓SenateMay 2, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
HB 253 (2013)Became Law
relative to limitations on sales by nano breweries for consumption on the premises.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 6, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawSep 22, 2013
relative to the children in need of services (CHINS) program, relative to court-ordered placements in shelter care facilities and at the youth development center and requiring a report on the uses of the Sununu Youth Services Center.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
HB 295 (2013)Became Law
requiring criminal background checks for volunteers and employees at youth skill camps.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
raising limits on single wagers in games of chance and relative to gross revenues received by charitable organizations participating in games of chance.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 30, 2013Governor✕Law
prohibiting an employer from using credit history in employment decisions.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013Governor✕Law
HB 385 (2013)Became Law
relative to licensure of, and the performance of electrical work by, elevator and accessibility lift mechanics.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseFeb 20, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawSep 22, 2013
prohibiting residency restrictions for registered sex offenders and offenders against children.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013Governor✕Law
HB 472 (2013)Became Law
relative to residential units in rooming houses.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
HB 518 (2013)Became Law
relative to establishing an individual's status as a veteran and specifying that training for active duty is service for purposes of the veterans' tax credit.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
HB 524 (2013)Became Law
relative to national guard facilities, the national guard scholarship fund, and the state active duty death benefit.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 27, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawSep 22, 2013
HB 542 (2013)Became Law
relative to the renewable energy fund and regulation of telephone, Voice Over Internet Protocol, and IP-enabled service providers and relative to electric renewable portfolio standards.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 27, 2013✓LawJul 27, 2013
HB 546 (2013)Became Law
relative to medical examinations under workers' compensation.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJan 1, 2014
relative to the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 23, 2013✓LawJul 23, 2013
relative to the general consumer credit laws of the state, making a technical correction, and relative to a town clerk and tax collector electing to be a member in the retirement system.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 20, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
relative to establishing a single liquor commissioner.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateMay 23, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawSep 22, 2013
relative to the New Hampshire vaccine association.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).

In the record: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓HouseMar 13, 2013✓SenateJun 6, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
SB 112 (2013)Became Law
relative to voters’ guides for proposed constitutional amendments.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1408h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Precott.

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1408h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateFeb 14, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 15, 2013✓LawSep 13, 2013
directing the joint legislative historical committee to conduct a study of state house flag restoration and preservation.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1574h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1574h, NT; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 14, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
relative to the use of proceeds from the regional greenhouse gas initiative program.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1860h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1860h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
establishing an integrated land development permit.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1501h, 1863

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Concur with House Amendments #1501h, #1863

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 14, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
relative to court-ordered placements in shelter care facilities and at the Sununu Youth Services Center, relative to the children in need of services (CHINS) program, and establishing a committee to study programs for children in need.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 1378h, 1905h

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected 13–11 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendments #1378h, NT, #1905h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013Governor✕Law
relative to the division of higher education and the higher education commission.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1426h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1426h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJun 28, 2013✓LawJun 28, 2013
relative to the regulation of the practice of genetic counseling.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1718h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1718h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 21, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 1, 2013
relative to support for certain residents of nursing and assisted living facilities.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1610h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1610h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 21, 2013✓HouseMay 22, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓LawJul 2, 2013
relative to electric renewable portfolio standards.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1730h, 2010h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendments #1730h and #2010h, NT; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓Law
repealing the student tuition guaranty fund and making provisions for the disbursement of remaining funds.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1401h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1401h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓LawJun 30, 2013
SB 17 (2013)Became Law
establishing a commission to study palliative care and associated quality of life initiatives.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1585h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1585h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateJan 31, 2013✓HouseMay 22, 2013✓GovernorJul 15, 2013✓Law
SB 179 (2013)Became Law
clarifying the definition of “renewable generation facility” for purposes of payments in lieu of property tax payments and allowing certain facilities that combust municipal waste for energy to make payments in lieu of property tax payments.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1698h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1698h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 21, 2013✓HouseMay 29, 2013✓GovernorJul 15, 2013✓LawSep 13, 2013
relative to municipally-owned utilities.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1252h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1252h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 14, 2013✓HouseMay 8, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
relative to the licensure of fuel gas fitters and plumbers by a mechanical licensing board established within the department of safety and transferring regulation of plumbers to the mechanical licensing board.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1464h, 1965h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendments #1464h, #1965h; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 31, 2013✓SenateMar 14, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 1, 2013
repealing provisions relative to the sale of the former Laconia state school property and eliminating a ramp toll on the Everett turnpike in the town of Merrimack.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1632h

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1632h, NT; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 14, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013Governor✕Law
SB 198 (2013)Became Law
relative to the authority of county correctional officers.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1882h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1882h

✓IntroducedFeb 14, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 2, 2013✓LawAug 31, 2013
SB 27 (2013)Became Law
relative to monitoring by the department of education of programs for children with disabilities and relative to the calculation of school building aid grants.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1990h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1990h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 15, 2013✓Law
SB 44 (2013)Became Law
relative to the disposal of controlled drugs by law enforcement officers.
Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1250h, 1600h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Concur with House Amendments #1250h, #1600h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 7, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 12, 2013✓LawJan 1, 2014
SB 48 (2013)Became Law
relative to school performance and accountability.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 1641

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1641; Requests C of C

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 7, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawSep 22, 2013
SB 87 (2013)Became Law
relative to the patients' bill of rights.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1701h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1701h

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 21, 2013✓HouseMay 22, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJan 1, 2014
SB 90 (2013)Became Law
establishing a committee to study developing a policy for veteran preference for government hiring and extending the commission on the effects of service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1307h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1307h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 7, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 15, 2013✓LawJul 15, 2013
SB 98 (2013)Became Law
authorizing group net metering for limited electrical energy producers.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1857h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1857h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJul 24, 2013✓LawJul 24, 2013
SB 99 (2013)Became Law
requiring a study of the site evaluation committee and process, and developing regulatory criteria for the siting of energy facilities.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1941h

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23).

In the record: Concur with House Amendment #1941h, NT

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2013✓SenateMar 28, 2013✓HouseJun 5, 2013✓GovernorJun 26, 2013✓LawJun 26, 2013